Al Schmitt -RIP

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Al Schmitt -RIP

ArabSpringReverb Joined: Jul 13, 2012 Posts: 490 San Diego CA	Posted on Apr 27 2021 02:17 PM Legendary engineer /producer Al Schmitt has passed at age 91 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Schmitt Al was the guy who recorded the Astronauts at RCA ..for that alone he deserves to be in the Surf music HOF . He had quite a career ,23 Grammy awards . Salute to a giant in the recording industry . Top
LordWellfleet Joined: Jul 12, 2012 Posts: 171 Cape Cod, USA	Posted on Apr 28 2021 08:12 AM For that alone he deserves to be in the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame! — Everybody up! https://www.facebook.com/TheHydronauts https://thehydronauts.bandcamp.com/album/interstellar-clambake Top
ArabSpringReverb Joined: Jul 13, 2012 Posts: 490 San Diego CA	Posted on Apr 28 2021 03:22 PM true ...the Astronauts RCA studio recordings are kinda special ,maybe the best fidelity recordings of the era , they've got that extra something . Top
wfoguy Joined: Dec 11, 2011 Posts: 2133	Posted on Apr 28 2021 06:58 PM I read a tribute article for him. Very impressive. He had what it took in his career as well as his life. Top
shake_n_stomp Joined: Jan 09, 2014 Posts: 615 Vancouver BC	Posted on Apr 29 2021 08:36 AM Over the past year, I have binged on interview videos on Youtube with Al Schmitt. He seemed equally congenial and a straight-shooter and, obviously had an incredible ear and a facility to achieve great results. I recall his explanation that he avoids adjusting any EQ, rather, he relied on selecting the right mic and mic placement to do that job (better). What a loss, but what a life and what major contributions he leaves behind. Fascinating gentleman. — Lorne The Surf Shakers: https://www.facebook.com/TheSurfShakers Vancouver BC Canada Top
cosmonaut Joined: Apr 02, 2019 Posts: 339	Posted on Apr 29 2021 05:30 PM I mixed a concert with Monica Mancini and John Pizzarelli, Nancy Sinatra was in attendance as well. December 2016. At the end of the show, a gentleman walks over to my sound console, extends his hand, says simply: "I'm Al Schmitt. Great job." and just walks away. I was completely dumbfounded. All I could get out was 'thank you. pleased to meet you!' seemed like a good, no b.s. guy. I'll never forget that moment for the rest of my career, and life. Top

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